How well does the door work for a dog with a large head? Is it roomy enough for them to get their faces in there to push the door open?
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As long as you don't baby the dog and prop the door open it works great. Even with a huge head all it needs to do is push back the door a few inches. The food is just inside, not back at all.
41790
Its a good 12inch wide door I just pin mine back my dogs wont eat out of it if the door is shut works good though.
41791
door works so great even squirrels can move it have a mastiff sticks his head in mine not a lot of room but can eat from it
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Hi Janet,No, the medium pet door is a little bit small for a pet that is about 15" tall to his shoulders, because the medium flap is 7 1/4" wide by 13" high. Your best choice will be the extra large pet door.Sandra
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We have a 105 lb. chocolate Lab that runs through the door with no problem at all. It's a nice door, seems sturdy and does keep the cold out even below 0.
844660
Door may be too big for a cat, took awhile for my 30lb dogs to figure out how to work the double flap door. Now that they aren't scared of it anymore it works great!
801660
a cat should be able to push it open -- however, I found that the unit was poorly designed and constructed -- it fell apart for me and I ended up throwing it away -- I would not recommend this pet door -- hope that this helps
1179917
As long as the total width of the inflated collar around their neck is less that the width of your doggie door you would be okay.
1998041
My tallest dog is an old lab. She is 22 1/2 in. at her shoulder. She's 15 years old and lame so she'd rather go through a people door but if no one is there to open the door she goes through with no problem. We also have a smaller dog that is about 10' across her back.. She goes through without a hesitation! Our other dogs are smaller and the smallest blows through like it isn't even there.. I hope this helps..It's a great door.
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Yes...we use it for 2 Great Danes. It attaches to the door frame (or wall) and "hooks" to close so can't be pushed open or aside.
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Mary, it all depends on the size of your dogs. If you think they will fit through the medium-sized opening as described, there should not be any problem. Most dogs learn very quickly how to enter and exit this pet door...and it definitely seals out the outside environment due to its double-door construction. Enjoy!
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I have this door and my 22-23 pound Jack Russell Terriers use it, also my sons Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, who is 70 pounds uses it. He doesn't like to use it going out, but will run right back through it. I have found my door works well for dogs up to 50-60 pounds.
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we have a jack russell terrier about the same height. He was able to go in and out easily. Loved the door when it was on, But we no longer have it on because it kept falling off, the snaps should be tighter
1075569
When I installed this door I had a Bullmastiff mix (90+ lbs.) a Bichon (11 lbs.) and a Shih Tzu (15 lbs.) The ShihTzu has since passed but she had no problem using it until the day she died. The bottom of the door is 10 inches from the floor. None of the dogs have ever had a problem using it at all. The little ones have to hop up a little but that's not nearly as high as getting on the couch or bed.
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height is not as much as an issue as width. As long as you do not have a dog who's head or body is wider than the width they will fit! We have smaller yorkie's and a Lhasa Apso who's about 13 inches in height that can all fit through the door.
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We have a Scotty and she is able to go through this door but it is probably the largest dog I would say is able to use it without having to squeeze through.
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the door is 6 1/2" wide by 10" high. I have two bunnies and one is large and she has no problem going in or out. The house is surprisingly well made for the cost. I like it and so do my bunnies
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If your full grown dog will NOT push up against door, then yes it will. If dog pushed up against door, you will need bungee cords to use to secure door. If dog is smart like our shepherds, you will need 2 bungee cords, for top & bottom of door, to hold it securely. Even then, if dog jumps on it & pushes it back & forth dog may be able to trigger side wings of door to swing opened or closed leaving space for dog to get through. Otherwise, it's a beautiful gate.
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The door does swing open easily. I believe a large bird may be able to push open the door. But, like one person stated, it would probably have to be a pretty smart bird and worth the effort.